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A. A. Badenhorst Fontein Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah, Swartland 2026

Red Wine from South Africa - Coastal Region
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An outstanding-value red from one of the key figures of twenty-first century South African wine, Adi Badenhorst. Majority (around 70%) cabernet sauvignon is blended with spicy syrah in this debut vintage of Adi's new Fontein wines, which are made entirely from Swartland-sourced fruit. In fact this first vintage comes entirely from the Badenhorst family farms, thanks to the generous yields in 2026. This is bright and fragrant with blueberry, blackcurrant and violet perfume, and lovely concentration on the palate; juicy, with ripe succulent tannins and a gorgeous peppery kick on the finish.
Price: £9.95 Bottle (£13.27/litre)
Price: £59.50 Case of 6 (£13.22/litre)
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Code: SA26201

Wine characteristics

  • Red Wine
  • Medium-bodied
  • Cabernet Shiraz
  • 75cl
  • Now to 2030
  • 13.5% Alcohol
  • no oak influence
  • Screwcap

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JancisRobinson.com

Deep crimson. Smells unexpectedly sweet-fruited – more Shiraz than Cabernet in the aroma. Peppery and spicy, even with no oak. Juicy and yet structured by the fine tannins that give a stony/chalky...

Deep crimson. Smells unexpectedly sweet-fruited – more Shiraz than Cabernet in the aroma. Peppery and spicy, even with no oak. Juicy and yet structured by the fine tannins that give a stony/chalky finish. Delicious, fresh and clever blend. Youthful yet harmonious. Good value. JancisRobinson.com

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Jancis Robinson MW

The Daily Telegraph

“Wow,” was the first word of my tasting note for this red. The concentration/intensity of fruit here is stellar for the price and the blend of cabernet and syrah (a favourite Aussie combination that...
“Wow,” was the first word of my tasting note for this red. The concentration/intensity of fruit here is stellar for the price and the blend of cabernet and syrah (a favourite Aussie combination that transports well to the Cape) is beautifully judged. Sturdy but not musclebound – all dark fruit with subtle notes of black olives, cassis and dried bay – this unoaked wine is made by one of South Africa’s most celebrated winemakers.
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Victoria Moore

WineAnorak

A lovely fresh, drinkable baby wine (this is 2026!). Fresh, floral, expressive nose is juicy and bright with nice grip, as well as supple, open cherry and strawberry fruit. Delicious with lovely...
A lovely fresh, drinkable baby wine (this is 2026!). Fresh, floral, expressive nose is juicy and bright with nice grip, as well as supple, open cherry and strawberry fruit. Delicious with lovely drinkability and a bit of grip on the finish. 
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Jamie Goode

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